Archive for March, 2013

When I say the name "Jinder Mahal," what comes to mind?Turbans? Air sitar? 3MB?Whatever it is, I'm sure it's nothing flattering. With that said, I remember hearing that WWE used to see main event heel potential in Jinder Mahal. I quickly wrote this off as nothing, but like most of 3MB, I think there is some hidden talent in "The Funny One." Hidden talent may not always mean main event potential, but I think that Mahal could be a main event/upper-midcard heel, if angled correctly.Let's start by taking a look at what we have to work with.Mahal is still young ...

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to my weekly Main Event and SmackDown recap list. I always appreciate my loyal readers, but for those of you who are new, each week I recap SmackDown with a long list. The entries are made up of equal parts observations, humor, recap, play-by-play, revelations, speculations, questions, answers and anything else I notice during the show. I sometimes comment on commercials, too, just because I get bored during them. I apologize for the late posting and the exclusion of Main Event this week. DVR complications.I try to interject some fun into these lists, so I hope you have ...

As WrestleMania 29 draws near, this week's edition of WWE SmackDown did quite a bit to build excitement for the highly anticipated event. From John Cena vs. The Rock to Chris Jericho vs. Fandango, most matches on the 'Mania card were heavily hyped on Friday night.Here, I will analyze each significant segment presented on the show. I will also provide a combination of prediction and wishful thinking about what I hope to see in the coming weeks. John Laurinaitis returned to interrupt WWE champion The RockIt was a fun promo from The Rock and the returning John Laurinaitis. Although The Rock's ...

Final preparations are underway on the Road to WrestleMania, and this past week, the card for the "Showcase of the Immortals" became crystal clear. It was announced that Wade Barrett would defend his Intercontinental Championship against The Miz while, in eight-person tag action, Brodus Clay, Tensai and the Funkadactyls will meet Team Rhodes Scholars and the Bella Twins.The Rock returned to WWE television and had a face-to-face with John Cena that was moderated by a panel of both current and future Hall of Famers. Four days later, "The Great One" told a story and was interrupted by a familiar face.The ...

We all know who Trish Stratus is.We all know her accolades, which include being a seven-time Women's Champion, and we know that fans either like her or hate her. Whether you think she's the greatest or best female wrestler or whether you think she's completely overrated, Trish Stratus will always be up for debate.Regardless of how fans feel, she will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame this April, and there's nothing anyone can do about it. No amount of complaining from her haters will change the fact that she will become a "Hall of Famer."What does her induction into this prestigious club ...

During WWE WrestleMania 29 weekend, Pro Wrestling Syndicate, a New Jersey-based independent wrestling promotion, will host two nights of action that can only be categorized as SuperCards. For each night of action, I will break down the matches and provide you with predictions for the card. I have been attending PWS each month since November 2012, when former WWE Superstar Matt Hardy defeated former WWE developmental wrestler Kevin Matthews for the PWS Heavyweight Championship. In addition to a number of highly anticipated matches, various former WWE Superstars will be making appearances. Superstar Billy Graham, the Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff ...

When TNA finally left the Impact! Zone three weeks ago, the wrestling community grew excited to see the company go down the right path, taking Impact! Wrestling on the road permanently. For three weeks, Impact! Wrestling viewers have witnessed much larger and livelier crowds. It appears TNA has broken out of its shell and truly elevated itself to become the No. 2 wrestling promotion behind the WWE. For the first time, TNA has become a true alternative product to the WWE.Yet, despite airing its flagship show from larger arenas, TNA has not seen its viewership spike. Instead, Impact! Wrestling's viewership has remained ...

In the last episode of WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania, we were treated to a pretty good show. Various segments helped hype the upcoming pay-per-view contests, while there was also some exciting in-ring action to be enjoyed throughout. It follows a strong showing from WWE Raw this week, suggesting that the the wrestling company is really getting into its stride at the perfect time, with the "Showcase of the Immortals" just days away. With plenty to discuss, this article takes a look at five of the biggest talking points to emanate from WWE SmackDown this week.Begin Slideshow

Randy Orton may be the voice of reason in his team with Sheamus and Big Show, but should they lose at WrestleMania 29 to The Shield, Orton will turn on his friends. After nearly a year of losses, this will give Orton the chance to turn heel and start winning again. Over the past several months, Orton has been on a career downturn. He's lost clean to many superstars, including Jack Swagger, Dolph Ziggler and even Alberto Del Rio. Once called the Apex Predator, Orton hasn't looked like the nine-time world champion and 2009 Royal Rumble winner of old. Instead, ...

Groves of people will show up to watch The Rock and John Cena...again.Many will tune in to see if CM Punk ends the Undertaker's streak, but I have my eye on a few other Superstars and Divas set to perform at WrestleMania 29.Don't get me wrong, I'm looking forward to the featured matches as well, but the massive card has the potential to create excitement throughout the event.Beyond the A-listers (and no, I'm not talking about David Otunga) here's who I think is worth watching on April 7. The FunkadactylsOK, I admit half of the reason I'm excited to see Naomi ...